Dan Manasoiu vs. Victor Hugo Superfight Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, scheduled for December 10th, 2023, is set to feature a superfight between Dan Manasoiu and Victor Hugo! This Fight Pass Invitational event, already full of...
Can You Arm Drag Your Opponent – Into The Crucifix Position?
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Arm Drag is one of the simplest and most versatile moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, used in all sorts of situations – from standing to being down on the mats. It’s a great tool to have...
Jeff Glover Shows A Creative Way To Open Opponent’s Turtle Position
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re rolling and your opponent turtles up. And, well, it’s a tight Turtle position – they’re not giving you any free space to work with whatsoever. Plus, no matter how...
This Calf Slicer From Deep Half Guard Is Super Nasty
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to submissions, not a lot of them are as painful and come on as quick as the Calf Slicer does. And, well, not a lot of them can be as destructive as it can be either. So, it’d be...
BKFC Founder Uninterested In Bare Knuckle MMA: “Grappling Takes Away From The Excitement”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BKFC founder and President, David Feldman, has been on the forefront of legalizing bare knuckle sports for over half a decade… But what about bare knuckle mixed martial arts? Is he interested...
Craig Jones Criticizes FloGrappling For Overreliance On Gordon Ryan: “Without Him, There’s No Profitable Event”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent “El Segundo” podcast episode, Craig Jones shared his criticism about FloGrappling’s business model – which he believes is overly dependent on Gordon Ryan....
Backstage Brawl Erupts At GrappleFest Event: “He Comes Flying In With A Superman Punch…”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A recent GrappleFest event saw not just grappling – but a wild fistfight taking place backstage as well. Oskar Svels, the European and Nordic ADCC pro champion, and Thomas Bracher, the IBJJF...
Leonardo Nogueira Shows The Dreaded “Sao Paulo Pass” Against Closed Guard
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having trouble getting out of and passing Closed Guard? Yeah… It’s just one of those situations in Jiu-Jitsu where even the slightest mistake can be your downfall. Luckily enough, there...
Jeff Glover Shows Neat Crucifix Setup Against Turtle Position In BJJ
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So your opponent turtled up, right? There are a lot of things you could do from here – including setting up a Crucifix. But how are you supposed to go about it, though? Jeff Glover has the...
Gordon Ryan Shows How To Do The Perfect Front Headlock & Turtle Escapes
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting caught in a Front Headlock position, especially when it happens when you’re in Turtle, is no fun. You’re in grave danger of getting submitted – and your opponent will be...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advice: Beware Of Tunnel Vision
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever experienced that feeling of tunnel vision when training – and/or even more so, while competing in a tournament? This is a normal phenomena. However, you should be aware that it’s...
John Danaher’s Superb Advice: “Get Your Hands On Them Early”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most interesting things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is its unpredictability… Sometimes, you can never know the direction the match/roll will go! However, if you’re on the...
Nicky Rodriguez Wants To Fight Bare-Knuckle MMA: “I Think I Would Do Well”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently disclosed an intriguing offer to compete in bare-knuckle MMA. On the recent episode of the Jaxxon podcast, Rodriguez first expressed his thoughts on MMA, saying: I think...
Gordon Ryan Shows A Powerful Trilemma: Leglock Defense, Attacks, Guard Passes & Back Takes
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb through the ranks of Jiu-Jitsu – both when it comes to belts and skill levels – you’ll come to understand that the best way to submit opponents isn’t with just...
Jeff Glover Has Simple Advice For Better Jiu-Jitsu: “Block The Go Behind”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the absolute worst position to end up in if you’re on the receiving end in Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah – it’s getting your back taken. And yet, chances are that you let your...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shows How To Set Up A Triangle Choke From Mount
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes to ever competed in the history of the sport. But there’s one advantage that you have when it comes to Nurmagomedov...
Heath Pedigo: “Not Showing Up To The Podium When You Lose Is One Of The Most Disrespectful Things…”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve competed (or at least been present) at a reasonable number of tournaments, you’ve probably experienced a situation when a person who isn’t the winner of their...
UFC’s President Dana White Does An 86-Hour Water Fast: “I Feel Incredible”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC President Dana White has recently completed an impressive 86-hour water fast! He went for it immediately after UFC 295, and concluded the fast on Wednesday. White shared more about his journey...
Gordon Ryan: “Motivation Can, But Discipline Should Never Be An Issue”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, arguably the greatest no-gi BJJ athlete of all time, recently shared his wisdom on navigating the challenges of training – in a podcast episode with illusionist Chris Angel. Ryan...
Braulio Estima Shows How To Hit A Triangle Choke – From Bottom Side Control
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The best kind of submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, often times, the ones your opponents expect least. And, well, if you can effectively set up and apply a submission from a position...
John Danaher Explains (& Shows) The Importance Of BJJ Fundamentals
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
No, it doesn’t matter if you have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for one, two, or ten years… The matter of the fact is that your fundamentals could use some work. And it’s not...
The Overhook X Is A Great Transition From Single Leg X
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you have the Single Leg X (also known as the Ashi Garami) position in Jiu-Jitsu… But you can’t quite get to sweep your opponent, as they’re defending by shifting their bodyweight...
JK Rowling Voices Support for Female Grappler’s Criticism Of Match Vs Transgender Athlete
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ansleigh Wilk competed in a tournament a few weeks back… And, unexpectedly, came across a transgender athlete in her division. And, well, it appears that Wilk didn’t know about it...
Kit Dale Shares Best Way To Learn BJJ: “Doing Hip Escapes Is Unrealistic…”
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What do your warm ups look like at the moment? Lots of running, Hip Escapes, and loads of front rolls? Well, if that’s the case… Kit Dale thinks that what you’re doing is sort of...
